PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debateOPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?09 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas CoughlanOPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.09 Sep 06:51 AM
New Zealand$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency PharmacChristopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 05:50 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon on the Treaty Principles BillPrime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed he had not seen a draft of the bill at Cabinet today. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why would NZ repeal gun laws?; tough lessons for ABsOPINION: 'Where were the All Blacks' dropped goal attempts?'08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoUnder the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?08 Sep 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unityOPINION: Now to discuss the place of Māori in our culture and politics in the future.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Act’s Treaty bill all about attacking Nats in 2026OPINION: The Prime Minister faces crucial decisions as his party and country’s leader.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's war on nature is an attack on who we are as KiwisOPINION: This great leap backwards is completely unnecessary, won’t speed up development.05 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwillOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.05 Sep 01:42 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: It’s been one hell of a year for Christopher LuxonOPINION: The day they become Prime Minister is the day the writing’s on the wall.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaritime Union ‘disgusted and angry’ ferry talks not on Luxon’s agendaThe cancelled contract risked souring relations with South Korea.04 Sep 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy; Razor's lesson in Boks lossOPINION: 'Auckland Transport either doesn’t like elderly people or simply doesn’t care.'02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 electionThe council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.01 Sep 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How PM can honour Kīngi Tūheitia; motorway speed limitsOPINION: 'Business and political leaders just don't get it.'01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careJLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growthMost older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money treeOPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debateOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.29 Aug 01:58 AM
PoliticsTonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands ForumThe PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.28 Aug 06:39 AM
Politics'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciaryIt comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.28 Aug 06:18 AM
KahuIwi demand PM acknowledges Māori did not cede sovereigntyLuxon told Parliament Māori ceded sovereignty when signing the Treaty of Waitangi.28 Aug 05:35 AM
New Zealand'On the world stage': Rotorua group joins PM's delegationThe experienced cultural group will perform four times during a week-long visit.27 Aug 05:03 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandLuxon on overturning court ruling & Justice Minister's comments on seafood industryPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is quizzed on Govt plans to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that made customary title easier to get. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandPM heads to Tonga and SH1 reopens after fatal crash | Focus Morning Bulletin August 27In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, SH1 reopens after fatal crash, Uber ruling benefits all drivers and PM heads to Tonga.Watch26 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment tries to legislate its way out of energy crisisThe Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.26 Aug 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woesOPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment to fast-track consent process for new liquified natural gas terminalPrime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the Government is to fast-track the consent process for a new liquified natural gas terminal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Aug 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right timeOPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touchOPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.24 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's message to councils and banks was merciless, but great politicsOPINION: Luxon did not bother to sugarcoat it.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
